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Whirring Into Action in Ukraine’s Skies

Against the odds, Ukraine’s helicopter brigades are not only still operational but also an important component of its war effort.

Ukraine said it had repelled attacks on Bakhmut even as Russia inched ahead in its efforts to encircle the city.

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Analysis: China is increasingly seen as an antagonist in global diplomacy, often siding with Russia.

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Inside the Panic at Fox News After the 2020 Election

“If we hadn’t called Arizona,” said the network’s chief executive in a recording reviewed by The Times, “our ratings would have been bigger.”

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Only a few conservative media outlets have covered the revelations that Fox News hosts disparaged election fraud claims.

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The News Corp building in New York, with large images of Fox News personalities on display. — Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Post-Roe Upheaval Has Turned North Carolina Into an Abortion Haven

The state has had a 37 percent rise in abortions since Roe v. Wade was overturned, energizing local volunteers and alarming anti-abortion activists.

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An empty room filled with blue chairs in a circle and exam curtains. — Desiree Rios/The New York Times

Is the Entire Economy Gentrifying?

Companies are trying to maintain fat profits as the economy changes, making “premiumization” their new favorite buzzword.

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Are Insects Wildlife? Some States Say No. That’s a Problem for Humans.

A legal quirk leaves officials in 12 states with little authority to protect insects, which enrich soils and provide critical protein for other species.

A New Front Line in the Debate Over Policing: A Forest Near Atlanta

Six weeks after a protester was shot and killed, officials braced for more confrontations with activists seeking to stop a police and fire training center.

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Eyeing DeSantis, Trump Readies for a Long Primary Battle

Donald Trump basked in affection from activists at CPAC. But he is preparing for an ugly primary battle, with Ron DeSantis as a possible challenger.

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An attendee, spotlighted in the crowd at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, is wearing a Trump jersey. — Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

Pamela Smart, the ‘To Die For’ Convict, Now Seeks Mercy

The woman who became a national sensation in 1990 after her teenage lover killed her husband has become a prison preacher. She hopes to be set free.

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A woman wearing a gold chain and pink sweater stares into the middle distance. — Sara Hylton for The New York Times

They Shared Erotic Images in a Group Chat. The Fine: $17,000.

A couple in Singapore created a Telegram account where they posted risqué content for subscribers. They were convicted of violating nudity and obscenity laws.

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A couple, both wearing white and dressed in shorts, walk down an urban street past a market selling backpacks and luggage. The red and yellow flag of Vietnam can be seen hung from several storefronts. — Linh Pham for The New York Times

The Weekender: The Hotel Pennsylvania’s Disappearing Act

Also in this edition: 36 hours in Rio de Janeiro, and why everyone loves Flaco the escaped owl.

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What to Watch and Read This Weekend

‘Split at the Root’ Review: A Powerful Lens on Immigrant Families Split Apart

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Seated on a New York City subway, a woman with dark hair pulled back and a gold earring holds her young son. Both smile, contentedly.

The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now

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From left, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, Viola Davis, Michael Potts and Glynn Turman in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."

Book Review: A Secret Romance During Northern Ireland’s Troubles

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In ‘G-Man,’ a Look at J. Edgar Hoover

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Three white bowls of soup sit against a light background. From left, one is filled with a cabbage-rice soup, another with a golden beet borscht topped with yogurt and herbs, and a third is a vibrant orange sweet potato soup finished with garnishes. — David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

When Winter Meets Spring, It’s Time for These Vegetarian Soups

Parmesan cabbage, coconut curry sweet potato and a golden beet borscht: These three are heavy enough for a chilly day but light enough for spring.

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A worn brown handbag filled with fruit and tree branches.

To some people, a pristine Hermès bag looks tacky.

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A close-up portrait of Nicki Minaj, her eyes closed while holding a red fan with a white design below her chin. Her hair is split down the middle and dyed pink on one side, red on the other, with light-blue chopsticks sticking out of buns on either side of her head.

Listen to the percussive rhymes of Nicki Minaj, and eight more new songs.

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Opinion

The Editorial Board

Florida Is Trying to Take Away the American Right to Speak Freely

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Ezra Dyer

A 120-Year-Old Company Is Leaving Tesla in the Dust

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Eben Kirksey

We Have the Technology to Create Genetically Modified Babies. Should We?

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Chenzi Xu and Jeffrey Reppucci

The Dirty Little Secret of Credit Card Rewards Programs

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A 1956 photo of the novelist and actress Elaine Dundy and her theater critic husband, Kenneth Tynan.

Jessica Grose

Imagine What These Women Could’ve Done if They’d Had Wives

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David Wallace-Wells

The Lab Leak Debate Has Distracted Us From Urgent Problems

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Oscar B. Castillo

‘My Love, You Can Do This’: A Dangerous Journey in a Quest for a Better Life

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Have a Question About Preparing for the Next Pandemic? Ask the Experts.

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Paul Krugman

Peering Through the Fog of Inflation

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Letters From Our Readers

Can Journalists Be Objective?

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Vanessa Ogle

A Warning for the Newest Victims of Federal Neglect and Corporate Greed

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Peter Coy

Why the Student Debt Pause Became a Political Trap

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Farhad Manjoo

Alex Murdaugh’s Quick Conviction Worries Me

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Ross Douthat

What a Visit to Disney World Reveals About America

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‘The Ezra Klein Show’

What a Poetic Mind Can Teach Us About How to Live

Zach Goldbaum and Todd Bieber

‘Go to the Banks. Take What Is Rightfully Yours.’

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Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across U.S.

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Once the World’s Largest, a Hotel Goes ‘Poof!’ Before Our Eyes

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Some Republicans Want to Ban ‘Latinx.’ These Latino Democrats Agree.

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A man in a dark suit sits alone in the House chamber of the Connecticut Capitol.

How a Financial Trend Became Public Enemy No. 1 for Conservatives

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A gray-haired man in a gray suit and purple bow tie sitting in front of a United States flag.

Whiskey Fungus Fed by Jack Daniel’s Encrusts a Tennessee Town

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A dark and feathery fungus coats tree branches as a thick layer.

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Our reporter investigates the exploitation of migrant children working long hours at factory jobs.

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A reporter found that migrant children were working at a factory that packages cereal in Grand Rapids, Mich. Labor laws prohibit minors from working with most hazardous industrial machinery.

Listen to ‘The Book Review Podcast’

The Times’s critic Dwight Garner looks back on Michael Lesy’s cult classic, “Wisconsin Death Trip.”

What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in March

Check out Karen Kilimnik’s whimsical paintings or Ray Materson’s embroideries.

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A painting in a cream-colored embossed frame shows two white cats tugging at a light-blue ribbon.

10 Recipes That Will Make You a Better Cook

Some are simple, some are unexpected and all can make you a more creative cook.

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Tom Sizemore, Intense Actor With a Troubled Life, Dies at 61

He earned praise for his work in “Saving Private Ryan” and “Black Hawk Down.” He also served prison time for drug possession and domestic abuse.

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Marianne Williamson Wants a Debate

Kicking off her second presidential campaign, the self-help author called President Biden a “weak choice” and said Democrats shouldn’t fear a primary.

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A group of soldiers, in uniforms and helmets, on board a boat. Tom Sizemore and Tom Hanks are at the front. — Tom Sizemore, left, with Tom Hanks in “Saving Private Ryan.” DreamWorks, via Everett Collection

‘It’s Disgusting’: The Con Artists Who Exploit Mass Shootings

After a shooting at Michigan State University, unlicensed “Spartan Strong” merchandise appeared for sale online. Experts said it’s part of a pattern.

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Pennsylvania Woman Who Disappeared in 1992 Is Found Alive in Puerto Rico

The family of Patricia Kopta, now 83, thought she had died years ago. They were stunned to learn that she had been on the island since at least 1999.

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Trump Asks Judge to Block Pence’s Testimony to Grand Jury

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New Treatment Could Help Fix the Heart’s ‘Forgotten Valve’

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Driver Is Killed After Tanker Overturns and Explodes in Maryland

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Kellyanne Conway and George Conway Are Divorcing

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At Least 12 Dead After Storms Sweep Southern U.S.

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Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Steps Away From Team

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Tracking the Coronavirus ›

United States ›	United StatesAvg. on Mar. 3	14-day change
New Covid cases	33,998	–9%
New deaths	540	+41%

World ›	WorldAvg. on Mar. 3	14-day change
New Covid cases	140,029	–17%
New deaths	1,240	–3%

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A photograph of a woman, shot from above, jogging up a small flight of stairs. — Nicholas Sansone for The New York Times

5 Exercises to Keep an Aging Body Strong and Fit

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Is Matcha Healthy?

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Illustration by Pablo Delcan; Photographs by Getty Images

Expert Tips for Curbing Bad Breath

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A colorful illustration of two identical faces smiling and looking at each other, covered in flowers, with a cartoonishly exaggerated person, also smiling, in the middle. — Cristina Spanò

The Opposite of Schadenfreude Is Freudenfreude. Here’s How to Foster It.

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Illustration by Vanessa Saba; Photographs by Getty Images

How to Make, and Keep, Friends in Adulthood

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Culture and Lifestyle

Rick Owens, fall 2023. — Dominique Maitre/WWD, via Getty Images

Sci-Fi Style Comes Down to Earth

Rick Owens has become one of the greatest designers by building his own world. At Schiaparelli, Daniel Roseberry lays a new ready-to-wear foundation.

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A woman wearing black-framed glasses and a chunky yellow necklace stands in front of a large, colorful painting made up of interlocking abstract shapes.

Women of Abstract Expressionism

In London, a new exhibition highlights how the movement emerged.

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A man in a white sailor costume dances with a woman in a ’40s-style purple dress. Both his legs are out and she is perched on one of his knees.

A Season of Female Bonding

Empowerment is a theme this season at New York City Ballet, our critic writes.

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Andrea Stella is McLaren’s new team principal.

Many Changes at the Top in Formula 1

It’s been busy, with many promotions and executives swapping teams.

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A woman holding a tambourine and a man with a guitar sing into the same microphone

Review: ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’

The mini-series about a 1970s band mixes nostalgia, romance and soap opera.

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The AthleticIn-depth sports coverage of your favorite teams and leagues.

Stories of One M.L.B. Star, as Told by His Teammates, and His Response

After players described a unique person with eccentric hobbies, Joey Votto got the last laugh.

The Big 12 Could Raid the Pac-12 to Create Another Super Conference

If the Pac-12 can’t strike a new media rights deal soon, some high-profile schools could look elsewhere for a new home.

Which N.B.A. Stars Would Be Elite in Past Eras? Retired Players Answered.

Former players have strong opinions on the state of the league.

Boston Bruins Are Historically Good. They Got Better After N.H.L. Trade Deadline.

The Cities Major League Soccer Is Eyeing for Expansion Teams

A Pair of Quarterbacks Leads Our List of the Top 150 N.F.L. Free Agents

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New York Times CookingRecipes, advice and inspiration for any occasion.

Baked Lemon Pudding

Sarah Copeland’s green shakshuka. — David Malosh for The New York Times

Green Shakshuka With Avocado and Lime

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Ginger-Dill Salmon

Beef Braciole

Maash Ki Daal

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Small Bedroom Ideas: The Best Ways to Maximize Your Tiny Space

We consulted five design experts and tested gear in a 275-square-foot apartment to find the best multifunctional decor to maximize space in a tiny bedroom.

Gifts for People Who Are Always Cold

Kettles, slippers, beanies, base layers and more.

Our Pillow Expert’s Favorite Wedge Pillow

This large, triangular memory-foam wedge pillow elevates both your torso and head for a more upright sleeping position.

The Instant Coffee That’s Actually Worth Buying

There’s a reason instant coffee gets such a bad rap: It usually tastes terrible. But we still found some winners.

New York Times GamesDaily word and visual games, plus more.

Wordle

Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances.

The Best First Wordle Words

What the data tells us about how people play the game.

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Wordle gives players six tries to guess the daily word. Only a small number of people go in with a plan.

Spelling Bee

How many words can you make with 7 letters?

The Crossword

Get clued in with wordplay, every day.

Letter Boxed

Create words using letters around the square.

Tiles

Match visual elements and keep your chain going.

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Whirring Into Action in Ukraine’s Skies

Ukraine said it had repelled attacks on Bakhmut even as Russia inched ahead in its efforts to encircle the city.

Analysis: China is increasingly seen as an antagonist in global diplomacy, often siding with Russia.

Inside the Panic at Fox News After the 2020 Election

Only a few conservative media outlets have covered the revelations that Fox News hosts disparaged election fraud claims.

Post-Roe Upheaval Has Turned North Carolina Into an Abortion Haven

Is the Entire Economy Gentrifying?

Are Insects Wildlife? Some States Say No. That’s a Problem for Humans.

A New Front Line in the Debate Over Policing: A Forest Near Atlanta

Eyeing DeSantis, Trump Readies for a Long Primary Battle

Pamela Smart, the ‘To Die For’ Convict, Now Seeks Mercy

They Shared Erotic Images in a Group Chat. The Fine: $17,000.

The Weekender: The Hotel Pennsylvania’s Disappearing Act

Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz.

‘Split at the Root’ Review: A Powerful Lens on Immigrant Families Split Apart

The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now

Book Review: A Secret Romance During Northern Ireland’s Troubles

In ‘G-Man,’ a Look at J. Edgar Hoover

When Winter Meets Spring, It’s Time for These Vegetarian Soups

To some people, a pristine Hermès bag looks tacky.

Listen to the percussive rhymes of Nicki Minaj, and eight more new songs.

The Editorial Board

Florida Is Trying to Take Away the American Right to Speak Freely

Ezra Dyer

A 120-Year-Old Company Is Leaving Tesla in the Dust

Eben Kirksey

We Have the Technology to Create Genetically Modified Babies. Should We?

Chenzi Xu and Jeffrey Reppucci

The Dirty Little Secret of Credit Card Rewards Programs

Jessica Grose

Imagine What These Women Could’ve Done if They’d Had Wives

David Wallace-Wells

The Lab Leak Debate Has Distracted Us From Urgent Problems

Oscar B. Castillo

‘My Love, You Can Do This’: A Dangerous Journey in a Quest for a Better Life

Have a Question About Preparing for the Next Pandemic? Ask the Experts.

Paul Krugman

Peering Through the Fog of Inflation

Letters From Our Readers

Can Journalists Be Objective?

Vanessa Ogle

A Warning for the Newest Victims of Federal Neglect and Corporate Greed

Peter Coy

Why the Student Debt Pause Became a Political Trap

Farhad Manjoo

Alex Murdaugh’s Quick Conviction Worries Me

Ross Douthat

What a Visit to Disney World Reveals About America

‘The Ezra Klein Show’

What a Poetic Mind Can Teach Us About How to Live

Zach Goldbaum and Todd Bieber

‘Go to the Banks. Take What Is Rightfully Yours.’

Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across U.S.

Once the World’s Largest, a Hotel Goes ‘Poof!’ Before Our Eyes

Some Republicans Want to Ban ‘Latinx.’ These Latino Democrats Agree.

How a Financial Trend Became Public Enemy No. 1 for Conservatives

Whiskey Fungus Fed by Jack Daniel’s Encrusts a Tennessee Town

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Listen to ‘The Book Review Podcast’

What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in March

10 Recipes That Will Make You a Better Cook

Tom Sizemore, Intense Actor With a Troubled Life, Dies at 61

Marianne Williamson Wants a Debate

‘It’s Disgusting’: The Con Artists Who Exploit Mass Shootings

Pennsylvania Woman Who Disappeared in 1992 Is Found Alive in Puerto Rico

Trump Asks Judge to Block Pence’s Testimony to Grand Jury

New Treatment Could Help Fix the Heart’s ‘Forgotten Valve’

Driver Is Killed After Tanker Overturns and Explodes in Maryland

Kellyanne Conway and George Conway Are Divorcing

At Least 12 Dead After Storms Sweep Southern U.S.

Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Steps Away From Team

Tracking the Coronavirus ›

U.S. hot spots ›

Vaccinations ›

Global hot spots ›

5 Exercises to Keep an Aging Body Strong and Fit

Is Matcha Healthy?

Expert Tips for Curbing Bad Breath

The Opposite of Schadenfreude Is Freudenfreude. Here’s How to Foster It.